Recovery Support Worker

JOB POSTING: 2026-29-01

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The Parent Support Worker assist parents in meeting their day-to-day needs by providing support, problem-solving, life skills training and opportunities to develop new parenting skills.
Archway’s Parent Support Worker with the New Beginnings Young Parent Program contributes by:
Working with clients to assess needs and goals and identify high risk individuals so they can access appropriate resources.
Providing case conferencing on an ongoing basis with any and all of the following: teachers, childcare staff, school administrators, social workers, public health nurses, addiction counsellors and mental health workers.
Wage: $31.00 per hour
A full-time/temporary position at 35 hours per week, availability Mondays to Fridays, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Temporary until June 30, 2027.
Three weeks pro-rated vacation in your first year; Opportunity to exchange a statutory holiday for a cultural day celebration.
A great benefits plan including extended health and dental; Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos, and wellness events.
Great in-house training opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, or a diploma in a related field.
Valid class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
Must have a current First Aid Certificate.
At least 2 years experience working with vulnerable youth/families.
At least 2 years’ experience in direct program delivery in the community social service sector.
Strong planning, organizing and time management skills able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of parenting young children.
Strong knowledge of government and community-based resources available to client group.
Familiarity with the workings of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, and the BC Justice system.
Well developed relationship building and networking skills: able to build rapport with clients, referral sources and stakeholders.
Strong computer competency, able to use Microsoft Office365, and various virtual meeting platforms including Microsoft teams
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.
Closing date is Sunday, February 15th
No phone calls please. Diversity Statement
Archway’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
We are committed to investing in the mental health and wellbeing of our employees.